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Category Archives: Law/Government
Ford offers new package for F-150 aimed at government fleets
For Ford, government fleets are very important. Especially law enforcement,a market which they have dominated for years with the Crown Victoria. But with its recent demise, they’ve had to work twice as hard to maintain that dominance. To help them do so, they have now unveiled the Special Service Vehicle package for fleet customers of the F-150.
NHTSA wants mandatory backup cameras by 2014
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has proposed a law which would require automakers to install backup cameras on all cars by 2014.
Pagani Zonda successor to receive US homologation
Autocar reports that the Pagani Zonda successor, the C9, will be receiving US homologation.
Mahindra diesel pickups receive EPA certification, should arrive in US soon
Mahindra’s diesel pickup trucks have received certification from the Environmental Protection Agency, meaning that they should be arriving in the US soon.
Quebec temporarily banning import of RHD cars to evaluate their safety
Quebec has given the import of right-hand-drive cars the thumbs down for the next six months so that they can evaluate safety concerns.
Canada implements first-ever emissions standards, based on new US standards
Canada has decided to implement their first-ever emission standards, based on the recently introduced US standards. Previously, Canada didn’t have standards. There were guidelines in place, but compliance was not mandatory.
Horchaus to import Europe-only Audis to North America
Horchaus, the Canadian distributor for MTM, has been given permission by Audi to import Europe-only Audis into North America. The cars in question are the RS4 Avant, RS4 Convertible, S3, RS6 and RS6 Avant, Q7 V12 TDI and TT RS.